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Program Manager

a.k.a Manager Program and Manager, Program.
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Contains the words program and manager.

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Program management is the management of multiple projects all working in unison towards a common goal. Program managers often have project managers as direct reports.

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There are program manager is several industries all performing very different tasks. There is high variance in the pay and responsibilities between the different types of program managers.

Software Program Manager
- Writes specifications for new products and features, helps design the interfaces to the new products, makes sure that the new product meets stated goals, and delivers on time. The Software Program Manager often fill several different rolls in the life cycle of a product.
Non-profit Program Manager
Aerospace Program Manager
Marketing Program Manager

Resources

Project Management Institute http://www.pmi.org/
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge